Future aviators take flight at ATNS winter school
The next generation of South African aviation professionals is taking off — thanks to the 2025 ATNS Winter School, which kicked off this week with 40 Grade 12 learners embarking
Gogo Galileo HDX Connectivity Coming to Cessna Citation Jets
Textron Aviation has announced that Gogo Galileo HDX, the latest high-speed in-flight connectivity system designed specifically for business aviation, will soon be available for a wide range of Cessna Citation
Lanseria Gears Up for Big Upgrades to Become Regional Aviation Hub
Lanseria International Airport, South Africa’s only privately owned and operated international airport, is gearing up for significant expansion and modernization to compete with major hubs like OR Tambo International Airport.
The soul of a showman: Menno Parsons
When it comes to raw power and authentic presence in the sky, few South African pilots can match theimpact of Menno Parsons. Whether tearing across the flightline in his iconic
XENA’s AN-32P FIREKILLER Steals the Show at 2025 Piešťany Aviation Festival
The Piešťany Aviation Festival, held on 14–15 June 2025, united aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders in a celebration of flight, attracting more than 25,000 visitors on its opening day. The
Qantas Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321XLR, Becoming Asia-Pacific Launch Operator
Qantas Airways has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the Asia-Pacific launch operator of Airbus’ longest-range single-aisle aircraft. The handover took place at the Airbus final assembly
Smoke, noise and nostalgia: The Master Power Team
Nigel Hopkins and Jason Beamish are household names in South African aerobatics – display pilots whohave not only earned their stripes through decades of precision flying, but who have helped
Airbus CO3D constellation ready to map the world in 3D
Airbus is preparing to redefine how we see our planet. Four next-generation CO3D optical satellites—developed in collaboration with the French Space Agency CNES—are en route to French Guiana for a
Bell at 90: Elevating the future of flight
Bell Textron Inc., a pioneer in vertical flight, is celebrating its 90th anniversary — marking nine decades of industry-defining milestones, breakthrough innovation, and mission-critical performance across the globe. By Jarryd
Strategic takeoff: Absolute Aviation invests in Century Avionics
A powerful new alliance has taken flight in Southern Africa’s aviation sector. Absolute Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire a stake in Century Avionics—marking a pivotal step
Textron boosts Cessna flight monitoring with real-time edge
Textron Aviation has launched a powerful upgrade for Cessna Citation and SkyCourier operators, introducing a new Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service option designed to sharpen operational performance and safety. By
Airlink selects the Embraer E195-E2 – plans to lease from Azorra
Airlink plans to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm. Under the scope of an agreement to be
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